Adult Christian Education

The Village Chapel offers several opportunities for ongoing Adult Christian Education.

Strengthen your faith journeys with adult Christian learning and fellowship classes and bible studies. Congregation members are provided many options to further their Christian education. Groups meet at the nearby Care Cottage, Chapel Hall, Heritage Hall and members’ homes.

See a list of classes and studies that are currently available below.

Current Classes and Studies

Seminary Lecture Series

Join Pastor Ashley as he explores the History of Christianity. The class meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The next lecture is Wednesday, March 25, at the Care Cottage (55 Community Rd-Pinehurst), and is entitled: “Corruption and the Beginnings of Reform” There is no cost or registration required, and all are welcome!

Men's Community Bible Study

Meets Thursdays at the Care Cottage from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning on February 5.

The Al Mangum 10:45 Adult Sunday School Class

Join us every Sunday, 10:45 a.m. at the Care Cottage for Sunday School. We’re studying the book of Ruth, based on Dr. Chuck Missler’s book, The Romance of Redemption.For questions on the class or how you can get involved, please contact Greg Wetzelberger at 850-549-7806, or Bill Bremer at 910-690-4076.

Women's Lenten Bible Study

Starting March 2, 9:30 am at the Care Cottage. Melissa Spoelstra is the author of The Gospel of John: Savoring the Peace of Jesus in a Chaotic World. Eleanora Voelkel will facilitate this popular eight-week study with a study guide and videos with a meaningful message from Melissa. Overview: Life, it seems, moves at a breakneck pace. Days are filled with noise, screens, and appointments. Jesus offers a different kind of life. He offers peace. He is peace. You will be challenged to take on the posture of a learner, understanding that the peace Jesus offers is not the ease of circumstances, but a stillness of the soul. As a result, you’ll grow in an intimacy with Him and learn to live, serve, and rest in His peace during this season of Lent and beyond. Study guides can be purchased on Amazon.com and Lifeway.com for $ 21.99 with video access. To register, contact Eleanora Voelkel voelkelje@gmail.com.

Practicing the Way

A ministry of discipleship to Jesus, guiding us toward being formed into the people He created us to become. We focus on ancient disciplines which Jesus himself practiced and taught his disciples to follow. To deepen our experience of Lent, we will devote the next four sessions to the practice of Fasting. Our first session on Fasting will be on Tuesday, March 3rd at 4:30pm at The Care Cottage. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Bonnie Jo Wurzbacher at bonniewurzbacher@mac.com.

Contact Bonnie Jo & Steve Wurzbacher

Practicing the Way (SoS)

led by Mike and Julie Poplin in the Conference room of the Administration building on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, beginning at 5:00 p.m. March 1, we will start the four-part series on Fasting. Especially relevant during Lent, come and learn more about the how and why we fast. Contact Julie Poplin for more information.

Revelation in a Year

On the first Wednesday of each month, Greg Wetzelberger will lead the “Revelation in a Year” class. Join us for the next class on March 4 in Heritage Hall at 4:30 p.m.

Thursday Faith and Fellowship Bible Study Class

Join us Thursdays at 2:30 at the Care Cottage as we delve deeper into the Book of Isaiah, often called the 5th Gospel of the bible. We will be using Isaiah: God Saves Sinners by Raymond C. Ortlund, Jr. to guide us. The book is not required to attend but may be found on Amazon as well as other vendors.
Please contact Stan with any questions.

Tables of Eight

Members of the Tables of Eight groups come together to share a meal, to share in fellowship, and to create a community of faith with Christ in the center. Prayerfully consider this program to get to know others and to share in our Family of God here at The Village Chapel. Your Table is Waiting. For more information and to register, contact Eleanora Voelkel

Conversations of Faith & Theology

Class meets Friday, March 6, from 5:00–6:00 PM at the Care Cottage (55 Community Rd, Pinehurst). What questions about Christianity have you always wanted to ask? Unlike traditional studies, each class is shaped by the questions and conversations of those present, offering a Spirit-led space for deeper understanding, fellowship, and growth in Christ.

The Surprising Lives of Christian Saints

Ben Lewis is leading a class on “The Surprising Lives of Christian Saints.” The next class will meet on Sunday, March 15. Classes will be held on the third Sunday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at the Care Cottage.Cottage. Please contact Ben Lewis if you have any questions.

The Truth Project

Join Pastor Trey and Ken Dickson as they lead an exciting study titled “The Truth Project.” There is a battle in the world today for truth…how to define it and arguments about whether truth even exists. All are invited. We will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at the Care Cottage. The Surprising Lives of Christian Saints Ben Lewis is leading a class on “The If you would like more information, please contact Pastor Trey